AceBandage
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Korra is like the polar opposite of Aang in every way.
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Legend of Korra |OT| - Saturday Mornings Just Got Better
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Korra is like the polar opposite of Aang in every way.
Big Chungus
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Sokka is dead 
AceBandage
Banned
Sokka is dead
You have no idea how deep hearing those words cut me. Just thinking about my favourite character not existing anymore... T_T
Cloudius12
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probably an oversight, definitely needs a change.
For future reference, this is the original OT, which contains many Gaffer's first impressions of the first episode. It is always important to keep these handy.
Big Baybee
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This show, at least so far, seems much more mature than the original series.
I panicked! I was planning on throwing the thread up on Monday if the Facebook page reached 100k, and was still working on it when things happened. I was just C+P stuff from my draft and forgot to check what the final title was. ¬.¬
Although if a mod would be kind enough to change it for me, It would be greatly appreciated.
AceBandage
Banned
I thought it was going to be titled The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra in the states? Or did they realize that "The Last Airbender" doesn't really apply anymore and remove that supertitle?
AceBandage
Banned
Yeah, it's just The Legend of Korra now.
It was, but then somebody realized that was stupid, so they just made it "Legend of Korra" with no preceding title.
woo
Big Baybee
Member
Yea, it wasn't a complaint. I like that.
AceBandage
Banned
I'd assume it's Genetics.
I just saw the first episode. I thought it was pretty good, but nothing to get super hyped over (so far). There were so pretty enjoyable parts, but I think it's just being used to the time period that the show takes place in. I loved the early time period that the first series had, so yeah... this might take a while. I'm sure I'll love it in no time. That and I also need to rewatch this in HD, LOL.
Smiles and Cries
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how strong is Korra?
Not her bending but human strength, the hug at the end picked up all 3 kids and the father off the ground... she better learn metal bending soon to get out of cuffs
No don't... the last time someone tried to explain something like that we got midichlorians.
MidnightCowboy
Member
I'm in love with Republic City. The cars, the gangster attire, the technology, just the whole feel of it.
cartoon_soldier
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I can't find this anywhere...did I miss my chance?
CornBurrito
Member
It is also implied to be spirituality.
AceBandage
Banned
Right, but two Firebenders can't give birth to a Water Bender, which is why the nations worked.
You probably have to be spiritual to be able to use the powers you're given, but it's certainly not random.
What your parents are decides what you are.
actually it is genetics. the spiritual side of it is the understanding of the origins, sky bison, the moon spirit, dragons and badger moles. Basically being at one with nature.
Cloudius12
Member
a quick google search with past hour filter might help you.
CornBurrito
Member
If it is genetics then I am glad.
shira
Member
AceBandage
Banned
Nanomachines
Aang is genetically an Airbender.
He just happened to have that special gene that also allowed him to use the other elements.
drifter444
Member
Someone PM the details on the DL please.
Spirituality was shown to influence strength of bending for the most part not just the ability to bend (the fire lord and azula were the two aberrations as their bending was fueled by rage and lust for power). Sokka was not a born a bender and even if he believed in stuff he could never become a bender.
CornBurrito
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If being the Avatar is a gene why does it follow a strict cycle, and why only one at a time?
AceBandage
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It's activated by the spiritual cycle being broken in a special child that is born at the exact instant that the last Avatar dies.
It's like queen bees.
The Force has a spiritual side but it's also genetic. Some people can never be force sensitive and those who are can strengthen their ties to the force with spirituality/emotion. Now that I think about it bending kind of has a lot in common with The Force. Analogies aside...
I think it's definitely possible that bending is both genetic and spiritual. Some have raw talent, like Korra. I imagine her strength as a bender will multiply when she learns to connect spiritually with her bending. Some people theorized in the other OT that maybe she won't be able to access the full Avatar form until she masters her spiritual side. My only problem with that if Aang was able to use that ability in moments of importance then why wouldn't Korra? Aang didn't seem all that spiritual to me, but it's been a while since I've watched Avatar.
I think it's definitely possible that bending is both genetic and spiritual. Some have raw talent, like Korra. I imagine her strength as a bender will multiply when she learns to connect spiritually with her bending. Some people theorized in the other OT that maybe she won't be able to access the full Avatar form until she masters her spiritual side. My only problem with that if Aang was able to use that ability in moments of importance then why wouldn't Korra? Aang didn't seem all that spiritual to me, but it's been a while since I've watched Avatar.
Edag Plata
Banned
So is that "being able to watch episode 1" thing not working anymore?
Aang was pretty consistently portrayed as being spiritual, or at least not having any trouble in that area. he was shown meditating on multiple occasions and was quick to grasp any spiritual shenanigans going on around him.
Yes. It's been talked about. Wiseblade will have a mod fix it. Thanks for adding your insightful thoughts.
shira
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Please leave Star Wars Prequels out of this force does not equal bending on any level.
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